Studio Apartment Rent in Visalia, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Visalia, California as of August 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,829 and +8% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Visalia
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Visalia
Compare Visalia's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Visalia.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Visalia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare, CA | 12.8 mi | $1,130 | $-53 (-4%) |
| Hanford, CA | 21.4 mi | $1,120 | $-63 (-5%) |
| Lemoore, CA | 35.5 mi | $1,390 | +$207 (+17%) |
| Porterville, CA | 40.6 mi | $1,050 | $-133 (-11%) |
| Clovis, CA | 41.6 mi | $1,640 | +$457 (+39%) |
| Fresno, CA | 43.6 mi | $1,267 | +$84 (+7%) |
| Madera, CA | 64 mi | $1,260 | +$77 (+7%) |
| Bakersfield, CA | 72.1 mi | $1,249 | +$66 (+6%) |
| Taft, CA | 82.7 mi | $870 | $-313 (-26%) |
| Tehachapi, CA | 102.6 mi | $1,100 | $-83 (-7%) |
| Merced, CA | 104 mi | $1,090 | $-93 (-8%) |
| Paso Robles, CA | 109.7 mi | $1,590 | +$407 (+34%) |
Studio rent in Visalia — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Visalia?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Visalia, California is $1,183 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,829.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Visalia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,320 ($3,943/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is Visalia expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Visalia's studio median of $1,183 is +8% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Visalia rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Visalia ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Visalia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Tulare ($1,130), Hanford ($1,120), Porterville ($1,050).